# Congress returns with government funding, Pete Hegseth and debt limit on its agenda

https://mins.news/en/item/135446

- CNBC, 2026-11-09 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/congress-government-funding-debt-limit-elections.html

> Congress is back in session with less than two months remaining for Republicans to hold majorities in both chambers. Lawmakers face a long list of legislation in the coming weeks, including government funding, Pete Hegseth and the debt limit.

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